Tasting Notes for Clark-Claudon Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Tasting Notes:

Fantastic wine. A cab has to be great for me to like it and Clark-Claudon hits the mark.

I would serve this wine for:

Dinner guests anytime. This is a "first" bottle you open as it is that good.

I shared this wine with:

Dawn, Lori, & Karen

The nose on this wine reminds me of:

Not hot on the nose at all, as some Napa cabs can be.

This wine would pair well with the following foods:

I'd pair this with most steaks as well as ribs.

I think this wine is priced:

It's pricey at $70. I think there is a Napa premium on this one. I love it but $70 is a lot to pay for any wine. Fortunately it is part of the California Wine Club so it came as part of my club shipment. Kudos to California Wine Club for choosing a great wine like this.

If I have any gripe with this wine, it's that:

The price tag. Napa Valley Cabs are able to charge a premium because of their pedigree but this same wine made in Washington or the California central coast would be more like $40-$50.

Wine Rating:

Wines to Go Buy This Week: Chateau Bonnet White Bordeaux and Clark-Claudon Cabernet Sauvignon

Wines to Go Buy This Week: A Crisp Summer White Blend by Chateau Bonnet and a Complex Napa Cabernet by Clark-Claudon Vineyards Labor Day weekend is here and people across the US are gathering to toast the end of summer. As Labor Day marks the tipping point between hot summer nights and cool autumn evenings, my wine recommendations this week will focus on both a cool, refreshing summer sauvignon blanc to savor on these last days of summer and a full bodied Napa cabernet for those upcoming autumn evenings by the fireplace. So as we say farewell to summer 2011, here are two wines to go buy this week: Chateau Bonnett Entre-Deux-Mers Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Muscadelle Andre Lurton, 2010 - Now say that 5 times fast! A quick lesson for those of you who are unfamiliar with French wine: The French label their wines slightly different than we do in the US as they emphasize the place more so than the grape varietal or the producer. In this case, the vineyards and winery are located at Chateau Bonnet, the region is the Entre-Deux-Mers appellation of Bordeaux, the grapes are a blend of sauvignon blanc, semillon, and muscadelle, and the producer is André Lurton, whose family has presided over the vineyards for over 100 years. White Bordeaux is almost always a blend of primarily semillon and sauvignon blanc, with a few other varietals permitted. So why do I like this wine? It's light, crisp, low in alcohol (12%) and at approx $15 a bottle, a fantastic way to introduce yourself to a white bordeaux without breaking the bank. This wine is ideal for a warm end-of-summer picnic that calls for a cool refreshing beverage.

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2019 Thorn Clark Shotfire, Australia, Barossa, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$20.00USD

Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. Great nose! Black raspberries, grilled meats, black pepper and spice. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, this is delicious. Black raspberry fruit with underlying char. Lovely texture. Long finish. This is drinking well now and should drink well for another ten to fifteen years. Great on its own, this would be a nice wine with grilled meats or sausages. Terrific value.

2018 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone Vineyard, USA, California, Santa Maria Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$35.00USD

This is a huge, dark Pinot Noir. Lovers of Burgundy should at least be forewarned if not directed away. That said, to those looking for a bit dark, fruity wine, this is delicious. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, black raspberries, baking spices and a bit of licorice. Full bodied. Juicy texture. On the palate, juicy black raspberry fruit. Very primary although it will no doubt develop over the next five to seven years. Light tannins. This drinks nicely on its own and would work with bold spicy foods. Drink now thru 2028.

2005 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, California, Napa, Mt. Veeder, Wine Review

Vintage:

2005

Score:

Grade:

Current Price:

$265.00USD

Classic Napa Cabernet from a very good vintage. This is a Cab that takes a while to mature and at age 15, it is just hitting that sweet spot. Purple in color. The nose is great with cassis, cedar, a bit of funk, leather and camphor. Complex and enticing. Full bodied but not a bomb at all. The palate is complex and deep without being over done. Cassis layered with earth and leather. Energy and balance. Long finish. Drink this over the next ten to fifteen years. It drinks well on its own but is probably better with food. From a steak to a roast, this would work great.

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